Bear In Mind Podcast

UNC students Ailin Amaro Martínez and Diana Muñoz talk with Katie about co-directing the Latina Youth Leadership Conference. They share about the anniversary of the conference, its relevance nationwide, their own experiences and why representation is so important.

Environmental Sustainability students travel to Norway's Arctic Frontiers conference to learn more about climate change in the North

Senior journalism student Zvi Gutierrez has been selected for the prestigious title of Producer in Residence with 9News Denver.

Our host Katie Nord discusses media and art in our society, with Samuel Dong Saul, assistant professor at the School of Art and Design as well as learns information about the upcoming opportunities in the Integrated Media Arts Program and how students can register

Brian Luedloff director of Opera Theatre at UNC talks about what is opera, the difference between opera and musical theatre, how he decided to become an opera expert, his most recent project and the myth of the shattered glass.

Rita Bruzsa and Jelena Mitrovic are teachers traveling to the United States with the Fulbright Education Program. After living in central Europe for your entire life, visiting the U.S. will give you quite a shock at the cultural difference! The teachers who traveled to the United States are learning new concepts of education and technology to take back to their classrooms at home. Katie, Jelena, and Rita discuss the experience of participating in this scholarship program, as well as the similarities and differences between each country!

Adaeze Adams is soon to graduate here at UNC. She has spent the past few years studying for a degree in marketing and is working hard for her future career goals! Katie and Adaeze discuss her experience as a student, her marketing experience, the postgrad nerves, and how you can find answers to any of your graduation or career questions at the Career Readiness Center on campus.

Sofia Alvarez, treasurer and secretary of the Mexican American Studies Society at UNC, discusses the importance of learning about cultures and languages around the world. Katie and Sofia start this journey of discovery with open arms, excited to share their interest in the world around them.

Lin Allen, Ph.D. and Communication professor at UNC reflects on the implications of Artificial Intelligence in our lives, particularly as a tool that is changing our way of understanding technology.

Isabella Marcus-Porter was our Bear in Mind host for this season. She just graduated, meaning it’s time for a new one. Katie Nord will be taking over next semester. In this episode, Katie and Isabella shared their excitement for the future of this podcast.